Job Coach (full-time) - Urbandale High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5555824

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Job Coach

CLASSIFICATION - Classified

FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Associate Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building administrators, district leadership

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - The purpose of the Job Coach position is to provide individual or small group assistance to persons with disabilities to develop employability skills, including seeking and maintaining employment, and providing support on the job site.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence ( to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS -

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work with persons with disabilities on a daily basis.

• Able to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.

• Knowledge of IEP procedures and paperwork.

• Knowledge of how to use assistive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.

• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate patience, and model appropriate behaviors to persons with disabilities.

• Work with individuals towards individualized education plan goals.

• Ability to explain and participate in daily activities.

• Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, community members, and other staff members.

• Must willing and be able to drive school vehicle with UHS students.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Experience working with children/adults with disabilities.

Equipment

• Office equipment such as cell phone, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers.

• Assistive equipments such as wheelchairs and walkers.

• Be able to operate a district vehicle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Accompany students with disabilities throughout the school day and on community-based trips to work experiences focused on living, learning, and working.

• Provide instructional assistance to students to build essential skills to obtain and maintain employability.

• Seek job shadowing opportunities with employers. These opportunities would be driven from student interested.

• Provide assistance at job sites which may include working with employers to understand jobs, create tasks cards for students, and teach them how to perform their job at employer.

• Be familliar with physical and/or occupational therapy equipment, where appropriate, aid student with guidance from education agency therapists.

• Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.

• Attend professional training as necessary for the position.

• Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.

• Report incidents of any unusual nature to the teacher and principal.

• Perform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records.

• Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner.

• Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

• Be able to transport students in school vehicle.

• Maintain a reliable attendance record.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

• Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire.

• Ability to transfer students as needed.

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS -

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

• Occasional meetings outside the school day.

• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

• At-Will Employee

• Letter of Assignment

• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines

• Performance evaluated annually

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education, Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education, Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education, General Special Education

Special Education, Learning Disabled

Special Education, Mentally Disabled

Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education, Multiple Disabilities

Special Education, Severe/Profound Disabilities

Instructional Support, Individual Aide

Instructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education, Special Education Assistant

Salary: $18.16 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Kate Johnson

11152 Aurora Ave

Urbandale, Iowa 50322

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